Build a Custom Leather Sheath for the Buck 110 Knife

Instructor: George Cubic
Course Length: 2.5 hours | Lessons: 29
Skill Level: Advanced

Carry it better. Build it stronger.
The Buck 110 is a classic knife—but its weight demands a sheath that’s as functional as it is beautiful. In this course, master craftsman George Cubic shows you how to design and build a custom pouch sheath that balances perfectly on your belt, offering both durability and comfort.

You’ll learn step by step how to cut, stitch, and assemble a sheath that can be worn at a 45-degree angle or horizontally. Along the way, George shares professional insights into welt construction, hardware placement, and finishing techniques that elevate your work from standard to exceptional.

Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional maker, this project teaches universal skills you can apply to a wide range of knife sheath designs.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to pattern and design a sheath specifically for the Buck 110
• Proper welt construction for structure and protection
• Stitching and assembly techniques for clean, professional results
• How to balance and angle your sheath for comfort and carry
• Hardware setting, burnishing, and finishing details that last
• Adding a ferro rod attachment for functional, field-ready design

Inside the Course:

• Supplies list + sheath pattern guide
• Pattern drafting + back pattern creation
• Step-by-step cutting, gluing, and stitching tutorials
• Edge finishing and burnishing walkthrough
• Hardware placement + ferro rod attachment
• Final assembly and finishing details
• Community support + project share

Included with Membership:
✅ 140+ professionally filmed courses
✅ Downloadable patterns & checklists
✅ Monthly live Q&As with expert instructors
✅ Supportive artisan community
✅ Ongoing new course drops

About the Instructor:
George Cubic has been working with leather since 1976, beginning his journey as a young Airman in the U.S. Air Force repairing tack. A lifelong student of traditional leathercraft, he’s studied under harness makers, cobblers, and legends like Al Stohlman. Today, George runs Viktor George Leather Goods in Ajo, Arizona, where he continues to blend old-school craftsmanship with modern design. Known for his attention to detail and passion for teaching, George has been featured in ShopTalk! Magazine (Now Illume Connect Magazine) and continues to inspire makers worldwide through his workshops and online courses.